Lake Zurich, Illinois ‚— Smalley Steel Ring Company, world leader in the manufacturing and development of Spirolox‚® Retaining Rings, Snap Rings and Wave Springs introduced today four new series of Snap Rings that are directly interchangeable with Eaton‚® rings. The new XAH, XAS, XDH and XDS series are available from stock in over 300 sizes…

SANTA ANA, Calif. – ITT Interconnect Solutions offers a series of connectors specified for use in transportation applications. Designated the Trident Series, the connectors are offered in six configurations including Snap Together (rectangular and slimline), Multiway (rack & panel), Ringlock (circular), Neptune (circular) and TNM (circular) devices. Additional applications for the Trident connectors include rail,…

Huntley, IL ‚— IMAGE Industries announces ErgoWeldTM.  The 3/8‚” compact drawn arc stud welding tool weighs less than two pounds, and can be used in the tightest weld areas. This ergonomically designed tool allows for more efficient welding with its ‚“fit-like-a-glove‚” comfort. Precision engineered, stainless steel internal components are housed in a rugged body of…

NEW BERLIN, WI — J. W. Winco, Inc. announced it has expanded its offerings to include Solid Disk Handwheels with Revolving Handle. These glass-filled, nylon plastic handwheels with revolving handle are of modern design. An excellent choice for light to medium duty applications, they have a maximum heat resistance of 110‚°C (230‚°F). Countersunk washers for…

Schaumburg, IL– Misumi USA, Inc. announces a major expansion in its popular lines of RoHS compliant hexagonal posts, used for mechanical fastening, standoff and general assembly of small devices and finished products, especially in electronics and general machine building. New small diameter (4-5.5mm) hex posts, in 303 stainless with one end tapped and one end…

Minneapolis, MN ‚— Boker‚’s has added 800 sizes to their expansive product offering. With this addition, non-standard washers and spacers are now available without tooling charge in more than 22,800 sizes and offered in a choice of more than 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials, including low carbon sheet steel, five types of spring steel,…

Tonawanda, NY – Sherex Fastening Solutions has introduced the next generation of fastening technology; a patent pending rivet nut with internally floating threads called RIVFLOAT®. The internally floating threads on RIVFLOAT® allow for component attachments in off center applications and can accommodate for tolerance stack up in the manufacturing process. The floating nut (.020″ radial…

Minneapolis, Minn.‚—TURCK now has the ability to mold its 6 and 8-pin M23 powerfast‚® connectors. These connectors may also be completely shielded by connecting a braided shield directly to the coupling nuts. The 6 and 8-pin connectors are rated for 600 volts and 30 amps, and they are commonly used to provide power to motors…

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. ‚– Aspiring Southern California engineers are honing their computer design skills and getting a jump on college studies with the help of a new program launched by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. The ‚“Engineering Outreach Program,‚” introduced in June of this year by the global sealing and energizing products manufacturer, is giving local…

Ft. Wayne, IN –Trelleborg Sealing Solutions worked with Freedom Innovations to supply five components for a computer-controlled damper inside Freedom’s PliƒÂ©‚â„¢ MPC knee. Components included a Zurcon‚® AS Wiper, Zurcon‚® L-Cup, bushing, Turcon‚® Slydring‚® and custom FKM (fluoroelastomer) bladder, ensuring leak-free performance. The damper is a monotube, with air on one side and oil on…